US Bridges

S 308 over Rock Creek

Good

Carbon County, Montana · Red Lodge · Structure no. S00308000+01001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 308 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 308 over Rock Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 308
CrossesRock Creek
LocationRed Lodge
RouteState Highway 308
StateMontana
Coordinates45.17394, -109.24998
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2023)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 308 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 308 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does S 308 over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 308 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S 308 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.